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MPR urgesbroad action against child online gambling

Deputy Speaker of Indonesias People's Consultative Assembly Lestari Moerdijat called for broad and ...

Antara News 15 May 2026 9:34 pm

Pupuk Indonesia's fertilizer sales jump 36 percent in early May

State fertilizer producer PT Pupuk Indonesiasaid subsidized fertilizer sales reached 3.4 million metric tons ...

Antara News 15 May 2026 9:28 pm

Amity's Singapore-Headquartered AI Research Center Wins Gold at Taiwan's 2026 Best AI Awards

Amitytoday announced that it has won the Gold Award in the AI Application (International Company) category ...

Antara News 15 May 2026 8:52 pm

Peach Blossoms Celebrates Wins - Black Pearl Restaurant Guide, Asia's 50 Best Restaurants List and Tatler 20 Restaurants in Singapore

Peach Blossoms has achieved atriple accoladein March and April 2026, earning a spot atNo. 78 on the ...

Antara News 15 May 2026 8:45 pm

Huawei Empowers Regional Synergy at the 2026 APAC Eco-Partner Summit in Thailand

A premier industry summit concluded today at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC), gathering hundreds ...

Antara News 15 May 2026 8:32 pm

Empowering nurses key to dignified future for elderly: Health Ministry

The Ministry of Health underlined that empowering nurses through authority, training, and support will save lives today ...

Antara News 15 May 2026 8:30 pm

Accelerated govt spending helps sustain domestic demand: economist

Head of the Macroeconomics and Finance Center at the Institute for Development of Economics and Finance (Indef), M ...

Antara News 15 May 2026 8:12 pm

India and the Netherlands: From Quiet Cooperation to Strategic Partnership?

Can India and the Netherlands transform their growing cooperation into a fully-fledged strategic partnership with a clear long-term vision?

The Diplomat 15 May 2026 7:54 pm

Indonesia, Netherlands strengthen naval dialogue in Surabaya

The Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) explored deeper bilateral cooperation with the Royal Netherlands Navy (RNLN) through a ...

Antara News 15 May 2026 7:20 pm

Social Affairs Ministry backs recovery for Pati sexual abuse victims

Indonesias Ministry of Social Affairs has pledged to help the recovery of all students victimized in a sexual ...

Antara News 15 May 2026 7:16 pm

Trump says China may release the detained pastor but media tycoon Lai is a tough one

Media tycoon Lai's case had sparked global concerns over the national security clampdown in Hong Kong

The Hindu 15 May 2026 7:05 pm

Baznas builds Indonesia-funded emergency village in Gaza

The National Alms Agency (Baznas) in collaboration with the online fund-raising platform, Kitabisa, built an emergency ...

Antara News 15 May 2026 6:46 pm

Police probe alleged child prostitution involving Japanese nationals

The Jakarta Metropolitan Police launched an investigation into the alleged involvement of Japanese citizens in a child ...

Antara News 15 May 2026 6:23 pm

Earthquake of magnitude 6.4 strikes near east coast of Honshu in Japan, GFZ says

The quake's depth was 10 kilometres (6.21 miles) below the earth's surface

The Hindu 15 May 2026 6:16 pm

Trump says hasnt determined whether to move forward on major arms package for Taiwan

Amid Chinas opposition, U.S. President Donald Trump said he has not made a final decision on a major arms package for Taiwan

The Hindu 15 May 2026 6:07 pm

Southeast Sulawesi readies 47 assets for village cooperatives

The Southeast Sulawesi provincial government has prepared 47 assets across 13 districts and cities to support the ...

Antara News 15 May 2026 5:26 pm

Ministry deploys 2,199 preachers to strengthen religious tolerance

The Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs stated that it has deployed 2,199 dai (Islamic preachers) to ...

Antara News 15 May 2026 5:01 pm

DPR eyes 2026 completion of Manpower Bill

Commission IX of the House of Representatives (DPR) is targeting the Manpower Bill deliberation to be completed before ...

Antara News 15 May 2026 4:59 pm

BRICS ministers fail to issue a joint statement over differences on West Asia conflict

A two-day meeting of BRICS foreign ministers in New Delhi has ended without a joint statement due to differing views on the West Asia

The Hindu 15 May 2026 4:17 pm

Addressing Indonesia's waste problem from the source

Every day, Indonesia generates millions of kilograms of waste, much of which accumulates in landfills that are fast ...

Antara News 15 May 2026 3:08 pm

Indonesia explores Belarus tractor tech for agricultural modernization

Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto visited several strategic Belarusian industries in the ...

Antara News 15 May 2026 3:06 pm

Whoosh sells 53,000 tickets during long holiday

Indonesias Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway service, Whoosh, sold around 53,000 tickets for trips during the ...

Antara News 15 May 2026 3:02 pm

KAI sells over 142,000 tickets for long holiday

State-owned railway operator PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) reported that 142,147 out of 242,169 tickets available for ...

Antara News 15 May 2026 2:40 pm

Gov't to build 2,000 fishing villages by 2026

Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan stated that the government will soon build 2,000 fishing villages ...

Antara News 15 May 2026 2:36 pm

Indonesia backs stronger ASEAN cooperation on chemical and management

Indonesia supports stronger commitments among Southeast Asian countries to address the challenges of chemical and waste ...

Antara News 15 May 2026 2:32 pm

Russian oil firm to resume Tuna Block development in June: Ministry

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources announced that Russian oil and gas company Zarubezhneft has announced its ...

Antara News 15 May 2026 2:30 pm

Over 6,000 tourists throng Jakarta's Thousand Islands

Over 6,000 domestic and foreign visitors thronged tourism destinations in Jakartas Thousand Islands region ...

Antara News 15 May 2026 2:27 pm

Minister Hasan distributes 1,000 rice packages to Kupang residents

Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan participated in the distribution of 1,000 staple food packages to ...

Antara News 15 May 2026 2:24 pm

North Korea slams U.K. over sanctions on children's camp

Since Moscow invaded Ukraine in 2022, human rights activists have raised concerns that Ukrainian children from Russian-occupied territories were subjected to political indoctrination

The Hindu 15 May 2026 1:18 pm

FM Sugiono calls on BRICS to take active role in global peace

Indonesian Foreign Affairs Minister Sugiono called for BRICS, as a power in the Global South, to play an active role in ...

Antara News 15 May 2026 12:35 pm

Israelis mark capture of East Jerusalem with Old City parade, provocative chants

Israel deployed thousands of police officers to keep order in Old City as Jewish nationalists celebrated the capture of East Jerusalem in 1967 war

The Hindu 15 May 2026 12:08 pm

Jakarta collaborate with Milan on creative economy, food security

The Jakarta Provincial Government and the Milan City Government discussed cooperation in several fields including ...

Antara News 15 May 2026 10:41 am

Indonesia opens Bintan fish plant in to boost local economic growth

Indonesian Marine Affairs and Fisheries Minister Sakti Wahyu Trenggono inaugurated a fish processing factory in Bintan ...

Antara News 15 May 2026 10:32 am

U.K. Health Secretary resigns, setting up potential Labour leadership challenge to Starmer

Kier Starmer is under growing pressure to step down after disastrous results for his Labour Party last week in local and regional elections.

The Hindu 15 May 2026 10:15 am

China urges lasting West Asia truce, reopening of shipping lanes

U.S. President Donald Trump has discussed Iran during a summit in Beijing with Chinese leader Xi Jinping

The Hindu 15 May 2026 10:08 am

RI-Russia strengthen trade cooperation

Deputy Minister of Trade Dyah Roro Esti emphasized Indonesia's commitment to strengthen strategic cooperation with ...

Antara News 15 May 2026 9:55 am

South Kalimantan conservation team uncovers 56 rare native plants

Researchers from Banua Botanical Garden in South Kalimantan Province have discovered 56 rare plant species during an ...

Antara News 15 May 2026 9:53 am

Toshiba Starts Sample Shipments of New SmartMCD Series IC with Built-in MOSFETs for Motor Drive

-Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation(Toshiba) has started to ship engineering ...

Antara News 15 May 2026 8:38 am

Why Modi wants Indians to buy less gold and take fewer foreign holidays

Modi has urged Indians to save dollars as war and oil shocks strain the rupee and economy further this year.

BBC 15 May 2026 5:19 am

DevvStream Highlights Southern Energy Renewables Hapag-Lloyd LOI for Green Methanol Project Development and Long-Term Offtake and New Environmental Attributes MOU

-DevvStream Corp. (Nasdaq: DEVS) today highlighted Southern Energy Renewables Inc.s recently announced Letter of ...

Antara News 15 May 2026 4:38 am

Cuba ready to consider $100 million U.S. aid offer: Minister

We are ready to hear the details of the proposal and how it would be implemented, Mr. Rodriguez said on X, a day after U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio renewed an offer to provide $100 million in aid with conditions.

The Hindu 14 May 2026 10:02 pm

Red and White Fishermen Villages to boost downstreaming: Minister

Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Sakti Wahyu Trenggono said the Red and White Fishermen Village is important ...

Antara News 14 May 2026 9:59 pm

APEC explores ways to strengthen women's engagement in digital economy

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member economies are exploring ways to strengthen women's engagement ...

Antara News 14 May 2026 9:45 pm

Indonesia economy grows 5.61 pct on strong household spending

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa stated that the national economys 5.61-percent growth in the first quarter ...

Antara News 14 May 2026 9:44 pm

Indonesia records strong growth as spending rises 21.81 pct: Economist

The Executive Director of the Institute for Development of Economics and Finance (Indef), Esther Sri Astuti, assessed ...

Antara News 14 May 2026 9:24 pm

Healthier homes, shorter cures: Inside Indonesia's TB control efforts

The bacteria that cause tuberculosis can survive for months in damp, poorly ventilated spaces that receive little to no ...

Antara News 14 May 2026 8:52 pm

APEC strengthens regional ties to maintain food security, trade

Representatives and food safety regulators from APEC member economies are strengthening cooperation to reduce food ...

Antara News 14 May 2026 8:16 pm

Vessel seized off UAEs Fujairah and heading toward Iranian waters, UKMTO says

Two maritime security sources said the ship was believed to be the Honduras-flagged Hui Chuan fishery research vessel

The Hindu 14 May 2026 8:11 pm

Seven Indonesian artists showcase their works at the Venice Biennale

The Indonesian Pavilion at the Venice Biennale, hosted at the Scuola Internazionale di Grafica Venezia in Italy, ...

Antara News 14 May 2026 7:59 pm

RI, Germany deepen cooperation on industrial quality infrastructure

The Indonesian and German governments have strengthened collaboration in the field of national industrial quality ...

Antara News 14 May 2026 7:58 pm

Banten tightens supervision at Soetta Airport to prevent hantavirus

The Banten Provincial Government has heightened vigilance and tightened supervision at Soekarno-Hatta (Soetta) ...

Antara News 14 May 2026 7:40 pm

Why India Is Growing Suspicious of Nepals New Government

India thought it had an agreement with the RSP leadership on its interests being accommodated.

The Diplomat 14 May 2026 7:22 pm

Nearly 200,000 Indonesian children exposed to online gambling

Indonesian Communication and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid called on all parties to strengthen education and ...

Antara News 14 May 2026 7:21 pm

Deputy minister urges regions to collaborate amid global challenges

Deputy Home Affairs Minister Akhmad Wiyagus reminded regional governments to collaborate on governance and development ...

Antara News 14 May 2026 5:47 pm

Asset Value Investors (AVI) urges the dismissal of two directors at Wacom

Asset Value Investors Limited (AVI) has submitted shareholder proposals on one of AVI Japan ...

Antara News 14 May 2026 5:17 pm

Trump invites Chinese President Xi Jinping for September 24 visit at White House

President Trump had a good meeting with President Xi of China. The two sides discussed ways to enhance economic cooperation, the White House said in a statement.

The Hindu 14 May 2026 5:16 pm

NIPPON KINZOKU Strengthens Promotion of L-Core as an Eco-Product: Functional Stainless Steel Achieving High Conductivity via Surface Modification

-NIPPON KINZOKU CO., LTD. (TOKYO: 5491) (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo) is proud to announce the strengthened ...

Antara News 14 May 2026 4:51 pm

Indonesia and UNEP deepen climate and carbon market cooperation

The Indonesian Ministry of Forestry and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) are strengthening cooperation ...

Antara News 14 May 2026 4:43 pm

Komnas HAM urges participatory approach in Aceh disaster recovery

The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) called on the government to adopt a participatory approach in ...

Antara News 14 May 2026 4:02 pm

Govt to absorb fishermen's catches for free meals program

The Coordinating Ministry for Food Affairs is preparing a scheme to absorb fishermens catches in Banyuwangi, ...

Antara News 14 May 2026 3:06 pm

Indonesia's President's Cup aims to unite nation through football

Youth and Sports Minister Erick Thohir stated that the 2026 Presidents Cup, involving 64 Indonesian League 4 ...

Antara News 14 May 2026 2:58 pm

Attack on Indian-flagged ship off Oman coast unacceptable, says MEA; crew members safe

The statement did not say who had carried out the attack

The Hindu 14 May 2026 2:15 pm

Indonesia seeks stronger ITTO support for timber sector

The Indonesian government has urged the International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO) to strengthen support for ...

Antara News 14 May 2026 1:02 pm

China, Arab states deepen innovation cooperation

Since the first China-Arab States Summit in 2022, China and Arab states have taken the goal of building a China-Arab ...

Antara News 14 May 2026 12:31 pm

Xinhua Commentary: Steering China-US relations steadily forward

As U.S. President Donald Trump is kicking off his state visit to China the first by a U.S. president in almost ...

Antara News 14 May 2026 12:26 pm

Philippine President Marcos calls for an emergency meeting after chaos and shooting at Senate

President Marcos Jr. holds meeting with government and security chiefs on May 14, 2026, while police spokesperson Randulf Tuano said one person had been detained and investigations were under way

The Hindu 14 May 2026 12:05 pm

Xinhua Commentary: Why stable China-U.S. ties matter more than ever

U.S. President Donald Trump's upcoming visit to China comes at a time of global turbulence and profound ...

Antara News 14 May 2026 12:05 pm

Minister urges keeping pesantren safest space for children to learn

Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar has emphasized that Islamic boarding schools (pesantren) must remain the ...

Antara News 14 May 2026 11:36 am

RI, Poland strengthen collaboration on women and children protection

Minister of Womens Empowerment and Child Protection, Arifah Fauzi, stated that Polands National Day ...

Antara News 14 May 2026 11:28 am

Indonesia seeks stronger film cooperation with Saudi Arabia

Indonesia's Culture Minister Fadli Zon encouraged stronger film collaboration with Saudi Arabia during the Cannes ...

Antara News 14 May 2026 10:52 am

President Prabowo stresses firm action to safeguard national wealth

President Prabowo Subianto has reaffirmed the Indonesian governments commitment to taking decisive law ...

Antara News 14 May 2026 9:33 am

UAE 'denies reports' of secret Netanyahu visit

The announcement came a day after U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee announced that Israel had sent its Iron Dome air defence systems, plus personnel to operate them, to the UAE during the war with Iran

The Hindu 14 May 2026 8:15 am

Donald Trump, Chinas Xi Jinping meet for high-stakes talks in Beijing

The two leaders will also enjoy a state banquet at the hall in the evening, and Mr. Trump will visit the historic Temple of Heaven, a World Heritage site where China's emperors once prayed for good harvest

The Hindu 14 May 2026 8:11 am

Israel-Iran war LIVE: Iran working on Hormuz protocol to cover costs, says Dy FM Gharibabadi

Israeli airstrikes struck seven vehicles in Lebanon, killing 12 people including a woman and her two children, the Lebanese Health Ministry said

The Hindu 14 May 2026 7:09 am

GenNx360 Capital Partners Completes Sale of Precision Aviation Group to VSE Corporation for Approximately $2.025 Billion in Cash and Equity

-GenNx360 Capital Partners (GenNx360), a New York-based private equity firm, has announced the sale of ...

Antara News 14 May 2026 6:00 am

Multi-Color Corporation Successfully Completes Comprehensive Financial Restructuring

-Multi-Color Corporation (MCC or the Company) today announced the successful completion of the ...

Antara News 14 May 2026 4:33 am

Nikkiso Signs Agreement With Maran Tankers Management to Provide Aftermarket Service Support

-Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group (Nikkiso CE&IG) has announced today that it has signed a ...

Antara News 14 May 2026 4:11 am

Assam ships first legal agarwood chips to West Asia

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates receive the consignment, unlocking an industrial potential of 50,000 crore

The Hindu 14 May 2026 3:46 am

Prosecutors seek 18 years for ex-minister in Chromebook graft case

Indonesian prosecutors have demanded an 18-year prison sentence for former education minister Nadiem Anwar Makarim over ...

Antara News 13 May 2026 9:23 pm

President eyes 30,000 village co-ops operational by July: Minister

Cooperatives Minister Ferry Juliantono stated that President Prabowo Subianto is targeting around 30,000 Red and White ...

Antara News 13 May 2026 9:16 pm

Watch: Gold and silver import duties doubled following Modis appeal | Above the Fold | 13.05.2026

In todays episode Union government steps up austerity measures as the West Asia crisis deepens, with the Centre doubling gold and silver import duty and BJP leaders cutting convoy sizes, U.S. President Donald Trumps China visit, and more.

The Hindu 13 May 2026 9:09 pm

Indonesia uses AI to crack down on online gambling sites

based technology as a form of commitment to combating online gambling sites in Indonesia.We remain committed ...

Antara News 13 May 2026 8:43 pm

Gradiant Delivers HyperSolved, Its AI Data Center Solution, to Leading Global Hyperscalers

-Gradianttoday announced thatHyperSolved, its end-to-end cooling water solution for AI data centers, ...

Antara News 13 May 2026 8:39 pm

Indonesia confirms US naphtha shipment arriving in May 2026

Trade Minister Budi Santosoconfirmed that imports of naphtha, the main raw material for plastic resin, are ...

Antara News 13 May 2026 8:29 pm

Utah woman who published a book on grief after husbands death to be sentenced for his murder

A Utah woman found guilty of aggravated murder in her husbands death finds out how long she will spend in prison at a sentencing hearing in Park City, Utah

The Hindu 13 May 2026 8:15 pm

Indonesia exports increase despite rupiah weakening against US dollar

Trade Minister Budi Santoso said the government continues to push for higher national exports amid the weakening of the ...

Antara News 13 May 2026 8:15 pm

China, Arab States Forum opens in Cairo to boost the Global South ties

The Global South Media and Think Tank Forum Chinese-Arab Partnership Conference opened on Tuesday at the headquarters ...

Antara News 13 May 2026 7:58 pm

Prabowo pushes for regulatory reform to create jobs

President Prabowo Subianto is pushing for regulatory reform and accelerated business licensing to support job creation ...

Antara News 13 May 2026 7:54 pm

Pakistan to replace Shan Masood, bring Babar Azam as Test captain

Karachi: Pakistan is preparing to replace Shan Masood with Babar Azam as Test captain after the Bangladesh series, following the teams humiliating 104-run defeat in the opening Test in Dhaka on Tuesday, May 12. There has been a strong backlash in Pakistan over the teams performance and the captaincy of Masood, who also endured a Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 13 May 2026 7:36 pm

Lawmaker supports deployment of Indonesian peacekeepers in Lebanon

Deputy Chairman of Commission I of the House of Representatives (DPR) Dave Laksono supports the governments ...

Antara News 13 May 2026 7:19 pm